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Life took me on a detour so I have not been able to focus on the Porsche lately. I purchased the gauge faces from Speedhut, but unfortunately they did not fit properly for the 1983 model. After sending pictures to Speedhut the agreed and I was able to return the gauge faces. Unfortunately, in the process I removed a few of the needles and can't find the pictures I took of them prior.
Can someone with a 1983 928s post a picture similar to the one below (mine currently) showing the position of the needles with the car powered down? I want to make sure I have the needles in the right spot before putting back into the car.
Update...It has been some time since I last posted because life took a temporary detour. I am back on the Porsche trying to get it going ASAP so my now 16yo daughter can start driving. I knew the engine has some oil leaks, especially the valve cover gaskets, so I decided to pull the engine and address everything at once.
After ~8hrs of work I was able to get the engine out of the car and on the stand. Not too bad of an ordeal, but without a shop manual and lack of great online instructions it took a bit longer than expected. Below is a pic of my 14yo son helping out the old man with the engine removal.
My question to the forum, what should I address on this engine (known issues) that should be tackled while the engine is on the stand. In the forums experience, is it best to buy a master gasket set and replace everything (minus head gaskets) or just purchase the gaskets one-off based on inventorying the engine? I would rather do it right once while on the stand instead of addressing future issues when the engine is back in the car. Any input you can provide is appreciated.
I want to introduce myself and say that I am now the proud owner of a black/black 1983 Porsche 928S auto. I purchased the car for my 14yo daughter to be used as her daily driver when she turns 16. I bought the car from a good buddy of mine for $2K and the car is in decent shape considering its age, but does need some TLC to bring it back to daily driver status. The car runs and drives great so for that I am happy.
As a background I am an engineer and have been fabricating and tuning cars for 16 years primarily focused on turbocharged import applications. My daily driver is a 2006 EVO IX that puts 576hp@wheels and my weekend car is a 2009 GTR that is also modified. My intent is to go through the car and fix all the little things that need attention and I will be doing all the work myself. Looking forward to being a part of the forum. I will be updating this thread as I make progress on the car.
Hot dam looks like you did very well,congrads to you and you have a lucky daughter.
Gasket kit, timing belt, water pump and tensioner. They do not cost a lot but they should be changed at regular intervals according to the manual, but no one ever does.
Gasket kit, timing belt, water pump and tensioner. They do not cost a lot but they should be changed at regular intervals according to the manual, but no one ever does.
Thank you for the input and indeed, where does it end. For me, and at this time, I want to address the things that are more easily achieved with the motor removed. Cap, rotor, etc. can be addressed with the engine in the car so as long as they appear in working order I would rather not touch. Keep in mind the engine can sit for 6 months and fires up and runs like a champ so never really had issues expect for leaks.
After a discussion with Roger @ 928sRus he is putting together a list of likely gaskets, seals, etc. and I have asked to quote the revised tensioner and water pump as well. I started to remove the front covers today and found the following. Definitely valve cover leaks, likely tensioner leaks and worst of all, what appears to be slight weeping from the water pump. I hope to knock this out in a few days once the parts arrive.
Indeed, Roger sent me an initial list today. After a quick call I struck some of the parts and then added some additional parts and I should be getting a revised quote tomorrow for final approval and PayPal.
Maintenance of a 30 year old hi perf GT should not be in the realm of the 3 year old Miata owner. The Miata owner can almost certainly get away with; air cleaner, oil filter, brake pads. The 928 will find new and inventive ways to waste your time and money. Nature of the beast.
Maintenance of a 30 year old hi perf GT should not be in the realm of the 3 year old Miata owner. The Miata owner can almost certainly get away with; air cleaner, oil filter, brake pads. The 928 will find new and inventive ways to waste your time and money. Nature of the beast.
Indeed. However, I have a 45yo Porsche to offer me schadenfreude in exchange for real character—though it is at least a fairly simple car. My fear is that a 928 offers whole villages of deferred maintenance...
Need to spend some more time here getting a sense for how generally reliable and maintenance-intensive 928s are. Generally, I've had very, very good luck with Porsches old and new. Have always wanted a 928, and now thinking about the eventual plan with the basket case I have.
06-07-2015, 05:44 PM
